The Meadowlands Sports Complex is on State Route 120 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The complex consists of the Meadowlands Race Track and the Izod Center arena, a venue for live music concerts and other events. Event goers have a variety of dining options to choose from within five miles of the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Among these are casual sports bars, upscale American grills and Turkish cafes.
Redd's Restaurant and Bar is on Washington Avenue in Carlstadt, approximately one mile from the Meadowlands Sports Complex. The restaurant has a sports-bar environment with 25 high-definition, flat-screen televisions that show live events. The bookmaker, a specialty of the house, consists of a sirloin steak, grilled, sliced and served atop toast points with french fries and fried onions. The restaurant has a full bar. Redd's is open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available for young diners as well as high chairs and booster seats. Free, on-site parking is available in the restaurant's private lot. The restaurant has a free shuttle to and from the Meadowlands Sports Complex, allowing diners to leave their cars in the free lot while attending an event.
Redd's Restaurant and Bar
317 Washington Ave.
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
201-933-0015
reddsrestaurant.com
The Chairman's Grill is located inside of the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel and Conference Center in Meadowlands Plaza, around four miles from the Sports Complex. The restaurant's atmosphere is upscale and bright, with high ceilings, large windows and a red and gold color scheme. On the dinner menu, a signature dinner is the chicken roulade, which consists of a boneless breast stuffed with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese and topped with a mustard cream sauce. The restaurant has a full bar available. The Chairman's Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are accepted, but typically not required. Casual attire is acceptable. Ample, free parking is available in the hotel's parking lot. The hotel provides a shuttle to the Meadowlands for a fee; advanced reservations are required for this service.
The Chairman's Grill
2 Meadowlands Plaza
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
201-896-0500
sheraton.com
Cafe Marmara is in the Lowes Shopping Plaza along State Highway 17 in East Rutherford, about 2.5 miles from the Meadowlands Sports Complex. The restaurant features counter service rather than offering a sit-down dining experience. A dining room with booths and tables is available for diners to eat their meals in house, and the restaurant will also package all orders for takeout. The restaurant specializes in Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine and also serves wraps, sandwiches and salads. A specialty of the house is the selection of boreks, Turkish pastries or pies stuffed with a choice of spinach, cheese, beef or potatoes. Soft drinks and Turkish tea are available to drink. The restaurant does not serve alcohol. Cafe Marmara is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual attire is the norm. Free parking is available in the Lowes Shopping Plaza lot.
Cafe Marmara
40 State Highway 17
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
201-297-1500
cafemarmara.com
